Pulling a trailer into Georgia

[elwestb]

elwestb - 6/29/2010 9:04 PM

... after you try and explain it to the poor little pointedity headed officer, and they check in with there radio dude, your ok! I was stopped 3 times in a period of about 9 months in the great municipality of Fort Oglethorpe until they finally got it! I now just avoid Battlefield Parkway when going to pick up my Dad who lives in Rossville. Maybe they know by now?!

... as I said, they must have got it, haven't had a problem sense. But I did make two officers get their superior on the radio to clarify the fact at approximately 6 am on a Saturday morning! That might have had something to do with it!? I think that states reciprocate each other in such matters!?

 

[finbully]

I have not had any problems towing my boat to Lake Seminole (S GA). I did get a speeding ticket in my BMW - but hey the cop was very nice and was kind of apologizing that he had to give me a ticket since they were running zero tolerance radar. No problem I just figure it was my turn - the first speeding ticket I have had in about 20 years.

 

[epaul]

F.O. police sounds like something theyed do pulled me over for having my reg. sticker on the wrong side

 

[river rat]

I had the same question when I moved to Tennessee as I fish in Florida Michigan and Wisconsin The head of the Tag bureau here in Meigs county said I didn't need to tag the trailer unless I left the state of Tennessee with it then it was required so I tagged my boat trailer $14.50 a year

 

[Liveliner]

Carl Guffey - 6/30/2010 12:09 PM <font size="2" face="georgia,palatino">If you live in Tennessee and your trailer is registered in Tennessee, you will get a ticket if you are across state lines and get caught without a license tag on your boat trailer. I travel to all the states that surround us and fish. You are subject to those state laws once you cross the state line. If that state requires a tag on a boat trailer, you must comply.</font>

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<font size="3">Sorry but not true.I checked this out.I pull in GA and FL with no problems. You can get a copy of a form fromthe tag office that you may carry with you when out of state that explains the requirements of TN to show an officer in the event you should get stopped. In the UNITED STATES of America all states honor the rights to travel freely if you meet the requirements of your home state. (It even goes further than that, but I will not get into that) Should you get pulled over, it is because the officer does not know TN requirements. The same was true back when TN did not require Insurance to drive. GA could not enforce you to show proof of insurance with TN tags on your vehicle. </font></p>

<font size="3">Now if you use your trailer for business you must have a permanent SEMI tag. Good for as long as you own the trailer. That applies to box and open trailers . Boat trailers are exempt in that area. If you have a very large trailer then there is a size limitation that applies. It is determined by the cargo area only excluding the tongue, fenders, light brackets or bunk supports and guide posts. If the cargo area does not exceed 8' wide nor 20' long and it is for personal use, No tag is required in TN and as I said, anywhere else you pull it either.</font></p>

 

[chattfisher]

Liveliner,

Do you happen to know the name or form # or that form? I seem to have a hard time getting our tag office to understand what I'm asking for when I go down there.

 

[Carl Guffey]

<font face="georgia,palatino" size="2">It was explained to me the same as river rat by the tag office of Blount County. If you do not leave the state you are not reguired to have a tag on a trailer. If you leave the state you must have a license tag on your trailer.</font></p>

<font face="Georgia" size="2">I am not saying that hasn't changed, but that is the way it was, and for no more than a lic. tag costs it is not worth the effort to go through a traffic stop. Especially if there is a reported stolen boat in the area of the country you are inthat matches the color of your craft, a tag makes I.D. easier.</font></p>

 

[river rat]

I have a tag on mine because I fish WI MI and FL and it is only $14.50 and year it just makes life easier If you have a problem I can talk to my tag office and she will tell me exactly what you need

 

[chattfisher]

Maybe I'm approaching this all wrong. I've been trying to get a permanent tag, but maybe I SHOULD be going for an annual one. Do you still have to go through all of the hassel if the trailer's never been registered? They want me to get it appraised and notorized, put an ad in the paper to make sure it's not stolen, provide proof of residence (not a big deal), and something else that I can't remember off the top of my head.

 

[Carl Guffey]

<font face="georgia,palatino" size="2">It sounds like you have several things going on. Do you have a title for the trailer? If not, you will have to follow the direction of the counties envolved. I just have to ask, would this be easier in state or out?emoPoke </font>

 

[chattfisher]

Carl, that's the biggest problem. The trailer has never had a title here and the guy that owned it in GA has passed away. I've pretty much decided that at this point, I'm just going to keep it in state. That would be the easiest way and will keep me from having to deal with my friends at the GHP.

 

[Shark]

I moved from Ga back in 07. The first question I asked the Cleveland tag office was about traveling back to Ga with my boat with no tag on it. I was told to keep all my paperwork in the boat / with me; showing the proper fees were paid and I will be legal and can NOT be ticketed. emoThumbsup

 

[brushhog]

for the couple bucks for a tag, it's worth not to get hassled by other states,it was put to me this way by a ohio state patroll at buckeye lake a theif is less likely to steal a registered trailer at a out of state boat ramp parking lot when your'e on the water

 

[FLASH]

I work in law enforcement in Ga., and you are safe to pull your boat anywhere you want to go. Tn. and Ala. do not require tags for boat trailers, and it will show up, no tag required when a officer runs the vin number. Anyone in traffic enforcement in Georgia, should know this.

 

[chattfisher]

Thanks, Flash. I actually just fished with him in TN yesterday, but that's great to know for future use.

 

[Liveliner]

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FLASH - 8/6/2010 1:08 PM I work in law enforcement in Ga., and you are safe to pull your boat anywhere you want to go. Tn. and Ala. do not require tags for boat trailers, and it will show up, no tag required when a officer runs the vin number. Anyone in traffic enforcement in Georgia, should know this.

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<font size="2">Thanks Flash... That is exactly what I said in my post. Save your money and go fish.</font></p>

 

[Liveliner]

chattfisher - 7/6/2010 3:27 AM Maybe I'm approaching this all wrong. I've been trying to get a permanent tag, but maybe I SHOULD be going for an annual one. Do you still have to go through all of the hassel if the trailer's never been registered? They want me to get it appraised and notorized, put an ad in the paper to make sure it's not stolen, provide proof of residence (not a big deal), and something else that I can't remember off the top of my head.

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"Bill of Origin" That is the most difficult to get around.</p>

 

[Liveliner]

Liveliner - 7/4/2010 2:01 PM

Carl Guffey - 6/30/2010 12:09 PM <font size="2" face="georgia,palatino">If you live in Tennessee and your trailer is registered in Tennessee, you will get a ticket if you are across state lines and get caught without a license tag on your boat trailer. I travel to all the states that surround us and fish. You are subject to those state laws once you cross the state line. If that state requires a tag on a boat trailer, you must comply.</font>

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<font size="2">Sorry but not true.I checked this out.I pull in GA and FL with no problems. You can get a copy of a form fromthe tag office that you may carry with you when out of state that explains the requirements of TN to show an officer in the event you should get stopped. In the UNITED STATES of America all states honor the rights to travel freely if you meet the requirements of your home state. (It even goes further than that, but I will not get into that) Should you get pulled over, it is because the officer does not know TN requirements. The same was true back when TN did not require Insurance to drive. GA could not enforce you to show proof of insurance with TN tags on your vehicle. </font></p>

<font size="2">Now if you use your trailer for business you must have a permanent SEMI tag. Good for as long as you own the trailer. That applies to box and open trailers . Boat trailers are exempt in that area. If you have a very large trailer then there is a size limitation that applies. It is determined by the cargo area only excluding the tongue, fenders, light brackets or bunk supports and guide posts. If the cargo area does not exceed 8' wide nor 20' long and it is for personal use, No tag is required in TN and as I said, anywhere else you pull it either.</font></p>

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<font size="2">This is the link to the form that explains the tag requirements for trailers. Copy it and carry it with you if you like. You will read exactly what I said above. No tags required for personal use trailers with the cargo areasized as stated. There is an option for people to give the state $97.-- for a semi tag if you want one bad enough.</font></p>

http://www.countyclerkanytime.com/Tag_Title/trailer%20registration%20requirements.pdf</p>

 

[cast4bass]

Liveliner - 8/13/2010 3:15 PM

Liveliner - 7/4/2010 2:01 PM

Carl Guffey - 6/30/2010 12:09 PM <font size="2" face="georgia,palatino">If you live in Tennessee and your trailer is registered in Tennessee, you will get a ticket if you are across state lines and get caught without a license tag on your boat trailer. I travel to all the states that surround us and fish. You are subject to those state laws once you cross the state line. If that state requires a tag on a boat trailer, you must comply.</font>

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<font size="2">Sorry but not true. I checked this out. I pull in GA  and FL with no problems.  You can get a copy of a form from the tag office that you may carry with you when out of state that explains the requirements of TN to show an officer in the event you should get stopped.  In the UNITED STATES of America all states honor the rights to travel freely if you meet the requirements of your home state. (It even goes further than that, but I will not get into that) Should you get pulled over, it is because the officer does not know TN requirements.  The same was true back when TN did not require Insurance to drive.  GA could not enforce you to show proof of insurance with TN tags on your vehicle. </font></p>

<font size="2">Now if you use your trailer for business you must have a permanent SEMI tag.  Good for as long as you own the trailer.  That applies to box and open trailers . Boat trailers are exempt in that area.  If you have a very large trailer then there is a size limitation that applies.  It is determined by the cargo area only excluding the tongue, fenders, light brackets or bunk supports and guide posts. If the cargo area does not exceed 8' wide nor 20' long and it is for personal use, No tag is required in TN and as I said, anywhere else you pull it either.</font></p>

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<font size="2">This is the link to the form that explains the tag requirements for trailers.  Copy it and carry it with you if you like.  You will read exactly what I said above.  No tags required for personal use trailers with the cargo area sized as stated.  There is an option for people to give the state $97.-- for a semi tag if you want one bad enough.</font></p>

http://www.countyclerkanytime.com/Tag_Title/trailer%20registration%20requirements.pdf</p>

He is right
I keep the copy in my glove box and pull into GA and never have been stopped and the lady at the tag office said they had to honor TN law. That said you should register your trailer ( I don't think you have to have a tag as part of this process - I did it recently on a landscape trailer so I could sell it to another party) but until you do whoever sold it to you technically has title to it - at least that is what Trucks and Trailers USA told me when I went to get my Manufacturers Cert of Origin from them.